Network Engineer, Principal
Core
Design, configure, and maintain enterprise-grade global network infrastructure for drilling operations across hybrid environments, ensuring rig connectivity and continuity.
Role type
Principal Network Engineer (Infrastructure)
Builds
Global enterprise networks, hybrid WAN architectures, and secure network platforms for drilling operations.
Domain
Energy (Drilling) + Enterprise Networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise network architecture, Cisco technologies (ACI, IOS), SD-WAN (Aruba, Meraki, Juniper), Wireless networking (Aruba, Meraki), Load balancing (F5), Network security (Zero Trust, ZTNA, segmentation), Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform), Incident management (P1/P2), Vendor relationship management
Preferred skills
IT/OT networking, Cloud certifications (Azure, GCP, AWS), CCIE certification, Purdue Model knowledge
Technologies
Cisco ACI, Aruba SD-WAN, Meraki Wireless, F5, Juniper SD-WAN, Wireshark, LiveAction, Cisco Stealthwatch, Infoblox, Azure AD, RADIUS, TACACS+
Responsibilities
Design and implement global network infrastructure across data centers and remote sites; Ensure high availability and performance through capacity planning and monitoring; Drive network security posture via Zero Trust and compliance audits; Lead technical execution of cross-functional projects and mentor junior engineers; Evaluate emerging technologies and present business cases for scalability improvements.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership